449 days ago

Southern Cross misbehaving

Willowgrove Consulting Limited

This week we discovered Southern Cross had been acting less honorably than we would expect from our largest medical insurer.

Removing a benefit that enables policyholders to access new private hospital treatments when they become available. This isn't experimental treatment; this is MedSafe Approved and Pharmac Funded. Making it more difficult for about 1 in 5 people that have cover with them.

It might be okay for them to make the changes; their policy wordings say they can. More, the problem is how they did it without effective notice and left policyholders and the financial services industry to figure it out.

On the basis that neither clients calling nor product research houses have picked it up in nearly three years, this is more about how it was done than it is about people picking it up and understanding it.

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3 days ago

Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.

When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?

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Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
  • 82.9% Yes
    82.9% Complete
  • 14.3% No
    14.3% Complete
  • 2.8% Other - I'll share below
    2.8% Complete
1387 votes
6 days ago

Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.

What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?

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When should the tree go up? 🎄
  • 4.7% Second half of November
    4.7% Complete
  • 43.4% 1st December
    43.4% Complete
  • 17.6% A week before Christmas
    17.6% Complete
  • 33.2% Whenever you wish
    33.2% Complete
  • 1.1% Other - I'll share below
    1.1% Complete
2547 votes
3 hours ago

FREE Financial Workshop @ Glenfield Library

Honour Zhu from Glenfield Library

We're excited to invite you to join the last FREE Financial Workshop in 2024 at our library next Tuesday, 11 AM - 1 PM.
This workshop will provide you with practical advice on increasing income and reducing expenses. Gain valuable insights to improve your financial health. Take control of your finances and make room for the things you enjoy! Connect with like-minded community members, share tips, and turn budgeting into a positive experience in a supportive environment.
The workshop is provided by North Harbour Budgeting Services Inc. and is autonomous & free from any organisational influence.

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